George Katsutoshi Nakashima je bio američki arhitekta i dizajner nameštaja, “one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture design and a father of the American craft movement.

Nakashima’s home, studio and workshop near New Hope, Pennsylvania, was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in August 2008. It for its architecture and for its association with the artist and furniture maker.”

“This small modest house with a breathtaking view on the city and bay, is hidden among the trees, which protect it from strong winds. Stunningly simple wooden interior is full of light and merges with the beauty of the outside.”

“They told Aalto that he should regard it as 'an experimental house'. Aalto seems to have treated the house as an opportunity to bring together all the themes that had been preoccupying him in his work to that point but had not been able to include them in actual buildings.”